Aluminum
Gateway Regional Water Company
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
5
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 83.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 83.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 90.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 83.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 83.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 53.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 53.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 56.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 56.0 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 600 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 600 ppb for aluminum was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against harm to the brain and nervous system.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-10 | 9072675-01 | 83.0 ppb |
| 2020-07-15 | 0073380-01 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2021-07-20 | EG04250-01 | 83.0 ppb |
| 2022-08-04 | FH01471-01 | 53.0 ppb |
| 2023-08-08 | GH02156-01 | 56.0 ppb |